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Enviromental Impacts of Eucalyptus Plantations in Brazil

In recent days, you might have seen web adverts for investing into
Brazilian eucalyptus plantations, even on technically oriented
sites. While the investment may sound financially attractive it
presumably involves several ethical hazards.

I hope this list convinces you to better not invest into eucalyptus
plantations, espcially in Brazil. Even relying on a certification by
the Forest Stewardship
Council is
difficult, as they were met with harsh
criticism
for cooperating with eucalyptus and pine plantation owners (although
some NGOs like Greenpeace still work with them). If you don't know
where to put your money, you might want to have a look at the rapidly
growing branch of socially-responsible
investing.

Generally speaking, I don't think one should ban such advertizements
outright. However, if you run a company whose motto is "Don't be
evil" and if you restrict
the allowed
content
anyway, it would rather be appropriate to stop serving such ads. For
what it's worth, I have chosen to blacklist them on this blog and my
other sites. If you still see one of them around, please let me know.